Richard Bennett
Coverage of Richard Bennett in the Nexus archive.
- Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say
A hand grenade attack near a school in Kabul wounded numerous children on Monday afternoon. According to authorities, an investigation was underway following the blast, which occurred in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood. The United Nations’ special rapporteur for Afghanistan condemned the incident as 'heinous,' noting that the area is mainly populated by the Hazara ethnic minority.
- Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say
A hand grenade attack occurred near a school in Kabul on Monday afternoon, wounding multiple children. Authorities stated that an investigation was underway after the incident. Richard Bennett, the United Nations' special rapporteur for Afghanistan, condemned the 'heinous attack,' noting that this mainly Hazara part of Kabul has been targeted.
- Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say
A hand grenade attack wounded multiple children near a school in Kabul on Monday afternoon, with Afghan media reporting that around 50 children were hurt. Following the blast, which occurred in the Hazara district of the capital, the UN's special rapporteur for Afghanistan condemned the incident as a 'heinous attack.'
- While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban rulers marked their fifth anniversary in power at Afghanistan’s Loya Jirga assembly hall, asserting they brought stability and an end to conflict. Contrarily, a United Nations special rapporteur warned of a grave human rights crisis, noting that girls above age 12 are denied education. The administration has also restricted women's participation in public spaces and banned higher education for women.
- While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban leaders marked their fifth anniversary in power by touting stability during a gathering at Loya Jirga assembly hall. Conversely, UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that Afghanistan is undergoing a deep human rights crisis, noting that the system amounts to a crime against humanity of gender persecution. The report also highlighted arbitrary arrests, torture, and discrimination across the country.
- While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban leaders marked five years in power at a Loya Jirga assembly hall, claiming they had brought stability after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops. However, a UN special rapporteur warned that the country is undergoing a deep human rights crisis, citing the denial of education for girls and numerous restrictions on women's public life.
- Afghanistan: Taliban open fire during protest over arrests of women for dress code violation
Afghan Taliban authorities opened fire on a protest in Herat against the arrest of women for dress code violations, injuring at least three people. The protest, rare under Taliban rule, opposed strict Islamic dress regulations enforced by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. The Taliban denied reports of arrests, calling them 'rumors,' while UN and human rights groups condemned the violence.
- Afghanistan: Taliban open fire during protest over arrests of women for dress code violation
Afghan authorities in Herat opened fire on a protest against the arrest of women for dress code violations, injuring at least three people. The Taliban enforces strict Islamic dress rules for women, including full hijab and face coverings, policed by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. The UN and Human Rights Watch condemned the use of force and called for accountability.
- I Was Afghanistan’s Attorney General. Here Is What Justice Looked Like — and What Destroyed It.
The article details the progress made in integrating women into Afghanistan's justice system under the author's tenure as Attorney General (2016-2021), including a rise in female prosecutors from 3% to 23%. However, the Taliban's 2021 takeover dismantled these reforms, releasing convicted abusers and silencing women's legal advancements.